General Awareness

Indian Sports and Sportspersons

2,171 Questions

Indian sports and sportspersons cover national achievements across chess, boxing, wrestling, and other athletic events. This includes major national awards like the Padma Shri and Khelo India recognition. Such facts are essential for the general awareness section of banking and SSC exams.

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Indian Sports and Sportspersons Questions

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who are the Brand Ambassadors of Whirlpool ?

  1. Priyanka

  2. Juhi

  3. Kajol

  4. Sridevi
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Kajol has been a prominent brand ambassador for Whirlpool appliances in India. She has featured in various campaigns for their home appliances including washing machines, refrigerators, and air conditioners. Priyanka (Chopra), Juhi (Chawla), and Sridevi have endorsed other brands but are not primarily associated with Whirlpool.

Multiple choice general knowledge

Who is the Brand Ambassador of ICICI Bank ?

  1. Amir Khan

  2. Saif Ali Khan

  3. Salman Khan

  4. Shahrukh Khan
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Shahrukh Khan has been a long-standing Brand Ambassador of ICICI Bank, one of India's largest private sector banks. His association with the brand spans many years and he has appeared in numerous campaigns for their banking products and services.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

who won the first man of match award in limited over cricket from Indian cricket team?

  1. Mansoor Ali khan pataudi

  2. Kapil Dev

  3. Farooq Engineer

  4. Lala Amarnath
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Farooq Engineer was indeed the first Indian cricketer to win a Man of the Match award in One Day International (limited overs) cricket. This happened in India's very first ODI match against England at Leeds in 1974, where he scored 82 runs. This is a well-documented cricketing milestone.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Which TV star is teaching the KKR players sledging and appealing?

  1. Urvashi Dholakia

  2. Sonia Kapoor

  3. Shweta Tiwari

  4. Nikki Aneja Walia
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Urvashi Dholakia, known for her role in 'Kasautii Zindagii Kay', was involved in a coaching session with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) players for sledging and appealing techniques. This was a promotional event during IPL season. The other TV actresses listed were not associated with this specific cricket coaching session.

Multiple choice general knowledge sports

Dhoni is not a brand ambassador for

  1. Boost

  2. Reebok

  3. Titan

  4. Big bazaar
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

MS Dhoni has been a brand ambassador for Boost, Reebok, and Big Bazaar at various points in his career. He has NOT been a brand ambassador for Titan. Titan's ambassadors have included other celebrities like Aamir Khan, not Dhoni.